Suturing Workshop - October 8, 2024 (1:00p.m.-4:30p.m. CST)
Workshop is full. Please email kacollazo@usi.edu to be placed on a waiting list.
Description of Workshop
This interactive and hands-on workshop is designed to enhance basic suturing skills for wound repair. The suturing techniques will be applicable to most primary or urgent care settings. The workshop welcomes all skill levels. All supplies and practice materials will be provided. Enrollment is limited in order to optimize the learning experience.
Who Should Enroll in this Workshop?
This workshop is designed for English-speaking advance practice registered nurses and physician associates.
Workshop Content
The workshop will provide didactic lecture and practice on the following basic suturing techniques: simple interrupted, horizontal/vertical mattress, and running stitches. The instructor will discuss pearls of wisdom on wound assessment and care.
Workshop Objectives
Upon completion of the workshop, the participant should be able to
- Assess basic wounds
- Discuss the basic suturing techniques
- Demonstrate the basic suturing techniques
- Describe care after suturing
Criteria for Successful Completion
- Submit registration and payment
- Actively participate in full workshop
- Submit program evaluation
Attendance at this workshop does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught.
Contact Hours
The 91社区 designates this activity for 3.0 contact hours. CE hours will be available for Nurses, Physicians, Pharmacists, Social Workers, and Health Facility Administrators. CE hours will also be available for Indiana licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Mental Health Counselors, and Dental Professionals.听
Enrollment Cost
- $150.00
After September 24:
- $170.00
Refund Policy
Registration fees are refundable, less a $25.00 administrative fee, prior to September 24, 2024. Refunds will not be provided after that time.
Conference Location
91社区, Nursing and Health Professions Building
8600 University Blvd.
Evansville, IN 47712
For more schedule information, call toll-free 1-877-91社区-HLTH (874-4584) or 812-461-5217 or email听usi1nhpcert@usi.edu.
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the 91社区 Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning (CHPLL). The CHPLL is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The 91社区 has been approved by the Indiana State Board of Health Facility Administrators as a sponsor of continuing education programs for health facility administrators. License number: 98000033A
State of Indiana
The 91社区 is an approved provider of continuing education for several professionals licensed in the state of Indiana, including social workers, marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and dental professionals.